Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for another six months
The latest notification on AFSPA, which gives special powers to the Armed Forces, comes in effect from October 1, unless withdrawn earlier; the notification said
The Indian government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain regions of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur for an additional six months, starting October 1, 2026. The decision followed a review of the law and order situation in these areas. The Ministry of Home Affairs declared Manipur, excluding 13 specific police stations, as a disturbed area under the AFSPA, effective from October 1, 2026.
In Nagaland, the AFSPA was extended in nine districts, including Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, Peren, and Meluri, as well as areas under 21 police stations in five districts. Arunachal Pradesh saw the extension of the AFSPA in Tirap, Changlang, and Longding districts, along with areas under the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur, and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district. These decisions aim to maintain law and order in the specified regions.
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